Many people, regardless as to whether or not they are addicts, often question: how does cocaine affect the body? How Does Cocaine Affect the Body Cocaine is a powerful and extremely addictive drug used for its stimulant and euphorigenic properties. Derived from coca leaves, cocaine is generally
Cocaine Use & the Effects on the Body
Divorce and Parental Alienation Syndrome
When adults decide to terminate a marriage, it is most often an emotional and difficult time. This is particularly true when there are children involved, even if the separation is an amicable one. For children, the separation of parents can leave them with feelings of fear, sadness, anger, and
How to Recognize a Relapse
In a perfect world, we could all stay on the path to sobriety. I wish more than anything it was that easy. Life is a roller-coaster ride, and the ups and downs are plenty. Every morning when I wake up, I have a choice of how I will live my life that day. Knowing this gives me the power to get
Tips for Fostering a Healthy Sober Relationship
Becoming sober is one of the hardest things an addict can achieve. Every step of every day is a new challenge as you analyze and determine how to react in every situation. Some days are easier than others, but I know having strong people there for support on the hard days was critical on my road to
The Sobering Truth Behind St. Patrick’s Day
Americans spend $245 million on booze in the name of St. Patrick's Day, but this wasn't always that way. Here is the sobering truth behind St. Patrick's Day. The Truth Behind St. Patrick's Day If you find yourself among the millions of American’s out on St. Patty’s day, you will see a ton of
Mindfulness-based Relapse Prevention
The name Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP) comes from the Addictive Behaviors Research Center at the University of Washington, which supports individuals in recovery from addictive behaviors (Bowen, Chawla and Marlatt, 2010). The name is new, but the practice of vipassana meditation, the
The Madness of March Madness
With NCAA College Basketball’s March Madness swiftly approaching, sports betting will be nearly ubiquitous, as American’s partake online, at work in betting pools, and in official gambling arenas. The March Madness tournament begins March 18th and continues through the first week of April, making
Self-Harm Awareness
March is Self Harm Awareness Month, which kicks off on the 1st with Self-Harm Awareness Day. In this piece, Morningside Recovery hopes to shed light on the subject of self-harm, also known as self-injury. In the context of mental health, self-harm is an unhealthy coping strategy that typically
15 Glorious Ways to Reward Yourself for Sobriety
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The decision to dedicate yourself to sobriety is a massive, challenging commitment, as I am sure you know. However, you have made that decision and keep choosing sobriety every moment of the day. You should be deeply proud of yourself! Think of how you felt back
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